Stubby Bend

Stubby Bend is located on the banks of the Barcoo River away from the highway noise and provides fully self-contained travellers a free site for camping. A variety of birds visit the area throughout the day, you can watch the kangaroos grazing in the afternoons, and quite often at night friendly possums will visit your camp site. When the waterhole is high often you can catch a yellowbelly for dinner. From here you can explore the Coolibah Walk.

Please remember no amenities are available. This is a natural environment that requires care and protection.

Please use the bins and leave the area clean. Do not throw rubbish into the river.

Park on the designated gravel area. Please be considerate of others using the area.

The area is subject to flooding in the wet.

Rubbish bins are available as well as picnic tables and seats.

Facilities

Pets allowed, enquire on booking

Other Information

Family Friendly:

Family friendly – please refer to operator's website for services and facilities.

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